How The ATEX Directive Affects You

The ATEX directive consists of two EU directives describing what equipment and work environment is allowed in an environment with an explosive atmosphere. ATEX derives its name from the French title of the 94/9/EC directive: Appareils destinés à être utilisés en ATmosphères EXplosibles.

There are Two ATEX Directives

One for the manufacturer and one for the user of the equipment:

• the ATEX 95 equipment directive 94/9/EC, Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres;
• the ATEX 137 workplace directive 99/92/EC, Minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres.

The ATEX for The Manufacturer Changed

The ATEX 94/9/EU that is dedicated to the manufacturer has changed. This new ATEX directive 2014/34/EU will be mandatory for the manufacturer on 20 April 2016 as is stated in article 44 of the directive.....